Name: Open Source Ready - Ep. #15, Codename Goose and the Future of AI Agents with Adewale Abati by Heavybit in Open Source Ready
Duration: 45 min 27 s
Description: In episode 15 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Adewale "Ace" Abati from Block about Codename Goose, an open-source AI agent, and the underlying Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how AI agents are revolutionizing developer workflows, the concept of "vibe coding" for rapid prototyping, and the future of AI in productivity and accessibility.

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In this inaugural episode of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride embark on a technical and philosophical exploration of the current state of open-source AI. John shares his hands-on experience with building large-scale data pipelines and integrating AI to create meaningful insights for developers. The discussion revolves around the balance between innovation, data privacy, and the growing power of large tech companies in the AI space. They also touch on the open-source community's challenges, including licensing issues and the role of foundations in supporting AI projects.

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In episode 2 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride speak with Avi Press, Founder & CEO of Scarf. Together they explore the evolving definition of "open source" in the context of AI and the future of technology. They also examine broader issues surrounding licensing, business models in open source, and the challenges associated with both.

Open Source Ready - Ep. #2, Defining Open Source with Avi Press of Scarf

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In episode 15 of Open Source Ready, Brian and John chat with Adewale "Ace" Abati from Block about Codename Goose, an open-source AI agent, and the underlying Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how AI agents are revolutionizing developer workflows, the concept of "vibe coding" for rapid prototyping, and the future of AI in productivity and accessibility.

Open Source Ready - Ep. #15, Codename Goose and the Future of AI Agents with Adewale Abati

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